Returnable plastic crate rental services and market linkages for fruit and vegetable farmers in Nigeria

Plastic crates drastically reduce food loss while stored and/ or transported. The crates should replace the traditional raffia baskets that lead to high post-harvest losses during storage and transportation. The adoption rate is currently low because the price is high, and/or the benefits of using p...

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Main Authors: Yami, Mesay, Liverpool-Tasie, Saweda Lenis Onipede, Tesfamicheal, W., Oyakhilomen, O., Yamauchi, Futoshi, Bubayaro, M., Feleke, S., Abdoulaye, Tahirou
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR System Organization 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163018
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Summary:Plastic crates drastically reduce food loss while stored and/ or transported. The crates should replace the traditional raffia baskets that lead to high post-harvest losses during storage and transportation. The adoption rate is currently low because the price is high, and/or the benefits of using plastic crates must be better understood. The majority of plastic crates are on a rental basis.